Varanasi

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Birth and death in the city of birth and death! A man collects human ashes and dumps them to a side, even as a corpse burns on the pyre, at the edge of the Ganges river in the ancient city of Benaras, known equally for sarees, filth, squalo…

Uttar Pradesh·birds

An egret is any of several herons, most of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes (usually milky white) during the breeding season.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · river

Ganga aarti is a spectacular ceremony that takes place everyday at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi at the bank of the holy river Ganga.

Uttar Pradesh·industry

Workers preparing varieties of Indian sweets inside the kitchen of Kshir Sagar sweets shop in Varanasi...

Uttar Pradesh·crafts

An old saree weaver making Banarasi saree in Varanasi. Banarasi saris are saris made in Varanasi, a city which is also called "Benares." These saris are historically considered to be among the finest saris in India and are known for their g…

Uttar Pradesh·river

A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform "Agni Pooja" (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga (the Ganges), Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe.

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Varanasi also commonly known as Benares or Benaras and Kashi, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Varanasi also commonly known as Benares or Benaras and Kashi, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi also commonly known as Benares or Benaras and Kashi, is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (199 mi) southeast of state capital Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Varanasi also commonly known as Banaras is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. It is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.

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People purchasing sweet for their homes at a shop in Varanasi, India. When it comes to Indian cuisine and food one thing cannot be overlooked. Indians love for sweet. Sweets are part of any Indian celebration or festivity of any kind.

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Baraat is a bridegroom's wedding procession in India.In Indian communities, it is customary for the bridegroom to travel to the wedding venue (often the bride's house) on a mare, accompanied by his family members.

Uttar Pradesh·bazaar

Pure milk directly from farm are sold out at a local milk market in Varanasi. Fresh unpasteurized milk are lined up for sale during business hours at a 'Dhoodh Mandi' or Milk Market in Varanasi.

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People washing and drying their clothes along a canal that leads into the river Ganges at Varanasi.

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Khadim's - one of the most famous and popular footwear stores in Varanasi. Lots of other activities like selling, buying of street foods, clothes and busy traffics seen in the streets of Varanasi...

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Shopkeeper making paan in Varanasi, India. Paan is is a stimulating and psychoactive preparation of betel leaf combined with areca nut and/or cured tobacco. Paan is chewed and finally spat out or swallowed. Paan has many variations.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony · festival

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva. It is also known as padmarajarathri. Shivaratri literally means the great night of Shiva or the night of Shiva.

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The most unique food related feature of Navaratri celebration is- BHANDARA. Bhandara is a huge gathering of people for the purpose of being served a feast.

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Dashashwamedh Ghat illuminates during Ganga aarti in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi / Banaras, is a city on the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) in Uttar Pradesh, 320 kilometres (200 mi) southeast of the state capital, Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh·ceremony

Samashti Bhandara: Special Bhandara ceremony is organized during Kumbha & Ardhakumbha in which all Mahamandaleshwar, Acharyas, Mahants, Saint, mahatmas & Sadhu are served.

Uttar Pradesh·festival · bazaar

In North India, the Ekadandi monks have been organizing themselves into yoga akhadas, generally known as Akhāḍas.